The Real Housewives of New Jersey Recap: Public Displays of Rejection

How does a Real Housewife of New Jersey hit rock bottom? When she has no one left to hear her whine. That's the place Teresa Guidice found herself in during last night's episode, "Public Displays of Rejection."

We break down all the drama below in THG's +/- recap!

What doesn't Teresa understand? Jacqueline was upset about the magazine saying she was going to jail and confronted her about it. Minus 10 because I don't see what's the big deal.

But Teresa calls it an ambush. I'll give her a Plus 3 because once Caroline jumped into the fray it sort of felt like one but that wasn't Jacqueline's intention. Teresa's biggest issue is that she can never see someone else's point of view.

When she runs home to cry on Joe's shoulder he gives his typical response. He tells her she has him and she doesn't need anyone else so move on. Minus 12. It always feels like Teresa's husband is trying to isolate her from the rest of the world. Maybe it's because the less friends she has, the less likely she is to leave his sorry butt.

Of course Joe can't have a conversation without calling someone names. According to him Jacqueline is a dodo bird. Eh. Minus 5. That's lightweight for Joe. Maybe he's distracted by his missing koi.

Is anyone curious what kind of behavioral issues got Joe Guidice sent to therapy at age 11? No? Me neither.

In a surprise move Teresa reaches out to Kathy. Minus 10 to Teresa for trying to play it off like she and Kathy have never had any real problems but maybe it's true if you compare it to the problems Teresa has with everyone else.

Over at the Gorga household Melissa's putting on makeup for her phone interview with Ryan Seacrest. Plus 9 to Joe for for poking fun at her for it. An extra Plus 5 for telling his daughter she won't be wearing lipstick again until she's 21. The guy is almost cute when he's in daddy mode.

But Minus 7 because couldn't Melissa have taken that phone call in private without Joe and the kids joining in. If she wants to be taken seriously she could work on being a little more professional.

Melissa's song, "On Display" debuts on Seacrest's radio show. Like the song says, it puts her on display and that means taking the good, like the people congratulating her, along with the bad. The bad being the people tweeting that her song sucks.

Gorga throws yet another party for Melissa. Minus 5 because I hated her dress but plus 10 because the Gorga's certainly enjoy a good party, even when they have to throw it themselves.

When the party throws all of the haters into one room you know someone's going to start a fight. Who would have thought it would be Jacqueline who kicks it off.

As Jacqueline stalked over to Teresa I found myself yelling, 'Don't do it!" Minus 8. She didn't listen.

And in a shocking twist, (that's sarcasm for those who missed it), Teresa believes she's the only one hurting and she hasn't done anything wrong. Plus 10 because at least you can count on Teresa to be consistent.

I couldn't help but laugh when Teresa mentions that she and Jacqueline haven't had a fight in their 15 year friendship. No kidding. Generally Jacqueline's a push over and she's always worshiped Teresa. It's about time those rose colored glasses came off.

Teresa calls Jacqueline a psycho bitch but only to the camera, not to her face and says she should have punched her…but it's not her style. Minus 11. No, Teresa prefers cursing and flipping tables.

The f**k you's fly between the former friends and if possible I think things got even worse.

Plus 12 to Melissa who notices the fight in progress and quips about it being, "the mother f**king Teresa show" once again. But she keeps her cool and tries to break it up, only to get dragged into the middle of it.

When confronted by her conversation with Danielle, 2 years ago, Melissa is honest. At the time, she hated Teresa and she used Danielle to get to her. She even apologizes for it. Damn. Plus 15. It's nice to see someone taking the high road for a change.

The sisters-in-laws seem to mend fences but will it stick. I'm not optimistic. Teresa's feeling alone now that she's lost Jacqueline. It's why she agreed to go to therapy with her brother.Since she believes the problems are all his, the endeavor is destined for failure.

For all you haters, Teresa is not the sole problem, Caroline and Jackie stick their fat noses in other peoples business. Evidence of that when a small child wanted her mom and those bullies kept picking on her. The child was spoiled in her actions but her mother was there to correct her. Jackie and Caroline are bullies. Kathy thinks she is self righteous and better than everyone else. Her and Rich are creepy. Melissa flips that hair of hers and constantly critizes Teresa. She is a witch, replace w with a b. Teresa's brother says only bad things about her. Teresa wants her brother back. Cut her some slack. She is going through a hard time you self-centered bunch of people.

Rose•July 02, 2012 01:39

Omg I'm lmao at reading all the post. I love it. I agree with each and everyone of you. Except the person taking up for baby Milo in the 1st planet of the apes (Teresa). What does give with the hairdo she must of done it herself with a compact mirror.

Marlene•July 02, 2012 01:31

Where in the world did they find that asshole family therapist? That session was a waste of time. Teresa is the one that desperately needs therapy. With all the glitz and glamor she has serious self esteem issues which is why she is so jealous of Melissa and the rest of the women. Her husband is a slug who is disrespectful and crude. It's really sad that she has four daughters who will be negatively influenced by his poor role model as a father. I think he is pissed because Joe is more successful, personable and has sons. Teresa will continue to be the two-faced, manipulative, lying, miserable person unless she has an ephiphany about herself and the hot mess that she has created. I feel bad for Jacqueline because she made a heroic effort to befriend Teresa; only to be lied to AGAIN.

colloctor•June 28, 2012 14:09

Tre has the brain of a hamster and looks like a ugly drag queen or a monkey depending on if she is jumping up or down or not. What a hot mess..........Joe is discusting!

Alice•June 27, 2012 08:04

I think she is very hurt by her so call friends. The vegas girls need to stop at some point being a back door liar. Carolina need to stay out the young people problems. It is a reason why Dina don't speak with her sister. Carolina son and his gay is always making fun of joe and wive. When did they give him a real part. Carolina daugther has issue and her mom should take time over their. carolina and sister in law tried to bully thersa daugther out of the dislike for her mother and dad.

Renee•June 26, 2012 13:27

Did Teresa have her boobs made bigger again? They look larger and they were popping out of the blue swimsuit.

Mira•June 26, 2012 13:23

Jacqueline is so full of crap. I dislike T but Jacqueline is always talking crap about T behind her back. Jacqueline did the same thing to Danielle when she stabbed Danielle in the back by pretending to be her friend then she threw Danielle under the bus. Caroline is so jealous of T's success with the cookbooks. Guess Caroline is angry that the show is more about T than it is about her sons Albie and Chris. Maybe Caroline should worry about her own family and stay out of T's business. Funny how Caroline is always saying that her family is all about love but I only saw her brother Chris at the gay wedding - funny how there was not enough 'love' for the rest of them to make the trip to Chicago.

Mara•June 26, 2012 00:42

Bravo split up the group on a few of the shows and I really enjoyed the segments featuring just Kathy, Melissa, and Kathy's sister and friends at Kathy's house in Wayne and at the shore. They discussed some real issues and all got along and had a good time. It was so refreshing not seeing the other 3 who are always fighting it out. That old Caroline is such a drag and she's just so negative and mean. Jacqueline is just a big bore, and that other nutso person with the hostile husband and 4 screaming brats...